Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Closed as Trump Threatens New Tolls in 60-Day Ultimatum
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Iran has announced it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. The claim comes as former President Donald Trump threatens to impose new tolls on the strait if a deal is not reached within 60 days.
The U.S. disputes Iran's assertion of a closure. Trump’s threat followed Iran’s statement that it shut the strait again due to continued fighting in Lebanon. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, through which about 20% of the world’s oil passes.
No independent confirmation of the closure has been provided.